The VAFR Death Benefit Plan was established in 1984 during the presidency of Gary Clatterbuck. The purpose of the plan is to render aid to the designated beneficiary or the estate of any member of the VAFR Death Benefit Plan at the time of the member’s death.

To qualify for membership in the Death Benefit Plan you must be a member of the VAFR. The membership of the VAFR consists of the membership of all agency members, VAFR Individual members, VAFR Life members, and AVAFR members. The best way to join the plan is through your agency. If your agency does not participate in the plan, you are still able to join as an individual plan member.

Upon the death of a member of the plan, each plan member is charged an assessment fee. The assessment fee is billed to your agency, and your agency is responsible for payment of the fees. Your agency may choose to collect the assessment from you or pay the fee for you. Individual plan members are billed directly and are responsible for the payment of their assessment fees.

Death Benefit Plan Changes Explained - Please Read - 03-22-21

Application Form with instructions - Fillable PDF - 11-22-24

Agency Member Deletion Form with instructions - Fillable PDF - 11-22-24

Member Information/Beneficiary Change Request Form with instructions - Fillable PDF - 11-22-24

Report of a Deceased Member Form with instructions - Fillable PDF 11-22-24